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Savory Herb Churros with White Queso Dip
Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Ingredients
white queso dip
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar
- salt to taste
savory herb churros
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
to fry
- oil
Instructions
- Preheat oil to 350˚F.
- For white queso dip: Melt butter in a small saucepan, over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk milk into the roux and continue to whisk together until the mixture is smooth. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Lightly season with salt.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, a small handful at a time, waiting until the cheese melts to add more.
- Continue to add cheese until all has been added and dip is smooth. Adjust seasonings. Set aside and keep warm (stirring 1 tablespoon hot milk, at a time, if dip gets too thick).
- For churros: Combine flour, chives, thyme, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Using a wooden spoon and stir in the boiling water. Continue to stir until the steam dissipates and thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in ¼ cup Parmesan until just combined.
- Transfer half of the dough into a piping bag fitted with a small, star tip.
- Holding the piping bag over the hot oil, carefully squeeze 2 inches dough from the piping bag and cut the end off with a pair of kitchen scissors.
- Repeat until you have several churros frying, making sure not to overcrowd the oil.
- Fry churros for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a tray lined with paper towels and season with salt.
- Repeat steps 6 to 9 until all of the churros have been fried.
- Transfer churros to a large platter, top with remaining Parmesan and serve with queso dip.
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Notes
- *Makes 45-50 Churros
Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.